Document background
A Covenant Deed is essential in Nigerian property transactions where parties wish to create lasting obligations or restrictions affecting land use. This document type is commonly used when establishing building restrictions, maintaining property standards, protecting environmental features, or preserving specific land use arrangements. The deed must comply with Nigerian legal requirements, including the Land Use Act 1978 and relevant state property laws. It requires proper execution, stamping, and registration to be enforceable. Covenant Deeds are particularly relevant in planned developments, conservation areas, or where communities need to maintain specific standards. The document typically includes detailed property descriptions, specific covenant terms, duration provisions, and enforcement mechanisms, all structured to ensure the obligations run with the land and bind successive owners.
